Ukraine War
The Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The Russian offensive triggered the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War. Thousands of people, including many civilians, have died in the war amid heavy fighting in the north, east, and south of Ukraine. The country is home to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the largest of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with Rome. Pope Francis has said that the Vatican is willing to mediate an end to the conflict between the predominantly Eastern Orthodox nations.
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St. John Paul II’s former residence in Poland opens doors to Ukrainian refugees
Almost 1.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Poland. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Our spiritual heritage is being destroyed by bombing’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘priests are being killed.’ Read more
Papal envoy meets Catholic leaders in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is one of two cardinals visiting the war-torn country at the pope’s behest. Read more
Ukrainian, Polish Knights of Columbus marshal resources to help care for refugees
Polish and Ukrainian Knights of Columbus have been working together to provide aid to the millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine... Read more
Missionary family returns to Spain from Ukraine: 'We witnessed God's miracles'
César Campomar and María Auxiliadora Hernando and their ten children have lived in Ukraine since 1997 where they went to... Read more
How Pope Francis’ tone on the Ukraine war has shifted
The pope’s words at the Angelus marked a subtle but important change. Read more
Catholic journalist flees Ukraine capital: 'The war brings me closer to God'
A Catholic Ukrainian journalist documenting daily life in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country has miraculously escaped Kyiv, she... Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges end to attacks in call with Russia’s foreign minister
The Vatican’s secretary of state “conveyed Pope Francis’ deep concern about the ongoing war in Ukraine.” Read more
Ukraine’s resistance to Russian invasion a ‘miracle,’ says Catholic leader
Major Archbishop Shevchuk compared the war to Poland’s 1920 ‘Miracle on the Vistula’ Read more
Lviv's Armenian Cathedral removes Christ statue for safekeeping amid Ukraine conflict
A picture of a statue of Christ being removed from the Armenian Cathedral of Lviv for safekeeping has gone viral... Read more
Facing a 'defining moment,' Knights of Columbus leader vows ongoing support for Ukraine
Much like 9/11 was a defining moment for the United States, “the brutal invasion of Ukraine will be a defining... Read more
Catholic leader thanks Poles for welcoming 1 million people fleeing Ukraine war
‘May the Lord God repay you a hundredfold,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
‘I will go to Ukraine, as far as I can,’ says papal envoy
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is one of two Vatican cardinals visiting the war-torn country. Read more
Pope Francis sends cardinals to Ukraine, where ‘rivers of blood and tears flow’
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday. Read more
Here's the story behind the viral photo of Ukrainian man hugging crucifix
CNA spoke with the photographer who captured a powerful image of a man wrapping his arms around the foot of... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop warns that bombings have left people without heat in freezing temperatures
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has warned hat Russian bombardments have left some people in Ukraine without... Read more
'I believe I'm holding Mary's hand,' says Catholic journalist chronicling war in Kyiv
A Catholic Ukrainian journalist is documenting day-to-day life in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country — and sharing her... Read more
St. Michael the Archangel is the protector of the capital of Ukraine. Here’s why
A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel stands in the center of Kyiv with a shield and a sword and... Read more
Many seeing ‘luminous angels’ over Ukraine, says major archbishop
The Archangel Michael is patron saint of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Read more
Ukraine’s major archbishop: War risks creating ecological disaster as well as humanitarian catastrophe
Fire broke out overnight at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid Russian shelling. Read more
